A gestão dos resíduos sólidos da carcinicultura no município de São Gonçalo do Amarante/RN: estudo de caso no distrito de Pajuçara

Abstract

Considering that environmental issues have been gaining notoriety and greater relevance over the years due to the consequences caused to the environment, this research aims to investigate the management of solid waste from shrimp farming in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante/RN, since it is currently ranked 9th in the ranking of the largest producers in the state. To this end, it is necessary to study the importance of Federal Law No. 12,305/2010 and the concept of shared responsibility; research the management of solid waste from shrimp farming and understand who are the actors involved in the disposal and management of solid waste from shrimp farming in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante/RN, identifying their respective actions and perceptions on the subject. A qualitative research was then carried out. In view of this, it is found that the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante/RN does not have records related to the existence of solid waste from shrimp farming. The communities that live with the problem dispose of it inappropriately due to cultural aspects, since for them there is no accessible form of adequate disposal, which denotes the importance of a study to quantify this waste and the degree of existing environmental impact. Thus, it was identified that the municipality does not manage solid waste from shrimp farming.